In the morning, pick up from Kathgodam and reach Lohajung which is almost 220km away. This journey is going to take almost 10 hours with one or two breaks. The road is going to take you through the Kumaon region and wide spread valleys of Shivalik Himalaya. The road will further take you to Gwaldam which comes under the administration district Garhwal. This beautiful road takes you through forests of coniferous as well as unrelenting curves. Remember the last stretch of the journey right from Deval gains considerable height. Lohajung is the base of the Roopkund trek which is basically the transit point with a few lodges and a local bazaar as well.  In Lohajung, you can find one GMVN tourist lodge, 3 to 4 private hotels, and one panchayat tourist rest house. You can also find networks of all the major mobile here. Hot and delicious food will be served, while night stays in the tourist rest lodge/house.

On day 02, the trek will start in the morning. After having a healthy breakfast, get ready to walk on the freshly tarred motorable road towards the Didna village. After walking for almost an hour and a half on the flat surface, you will reach Kulling which is present at a distance of just 6km from Lohajung. From this point, we will take a right turn and gradually incline through the village area. Unless we reach a small stream, you will find a narrow concrete lane passing through the village and cut along houses and firming fields. Further, start descending unless you reach the river bed of Neel Ganga. Now cross the concreted bridge and start climbing the ridge which is present on your right side. You will the ascent to be moderately steep which usually ends as you reach the village of Didna. By lunch time, we will reach Didna village and have hot lunch after completing the days’ trek. The total distance covered on day 02 will be 10km which can be covered in almost 4-5 hours. Accommodation of the trekkers will be scheduled in a homestay.

Today we are going to start our trek to Ali Bugyal which is located at a height of 11,000 ft. Ali Bugyal is present on top of the mountain and can be seen from the backdrop of Didna. This trek will take you to the summit of the mountain. After reaching the first climb, the track will take you away from the village.It is important to know that Ali Bugyal is one of the highest inhabited locations in India. On the right side, you will find that track is ascending slightly with a gentle slope. While, on the left side, the trail is short but at the same time steeper. But both tracks will take you to the same destination. As you trek further, get ready to witness attractive meadows of the Himalayas where Ali Bugyal will welcome you. On your way, you will come across dense forests of Oak, Rhododendron, and Birch trees. After having lunch, you can visit the temple Bedni Kund. Night stay of all the trekkers is scheduled in camps in the lap of nature.

Day 04 is going to be a bit relaxing, so you can start your trek a little bit late. The next camping location is Ghora Lotani which is considered the most attractive camping spot. Continue walking and enjoy the pretty locations present in the adjoining area. Along the way, you will come across Patar Nachauni. On this day, get ready to experience steep altitude gain right from 12,500 ft to 14,500ft. The high altitude and long continuous walks are going to hurt your legs. However, thin air and weather changes might make it difficult for you to breathe. But the eye-catchy surrounding is sure to motivate you to reach the destination. After traveling for almost 10kms, you will reach the campsite. Ghora Lotani is sure to give you a good night’s sleep. Make sure you get a sound sleep at night because the next day is crucial and filled with adventure.      

Wake up early in the morning, witness the breathtaking sunrise and prepare yourself for the longest trekking day. After having breakfast, you must also do a few stretches. On day 05, you have to trek for almost 10kms on a steep slope. Start walking towards Bhagwabasa which is located around 14,000ft above sea level. As you trek further, you will find a zig-zag path that takes you across Kalyuvinayak temple. Make sure you wear proper trekking clothing and carry safety gear accordingly. Walk slowly and carefully because even a small slip can hurt you badly. As you reach high altitude, the oxygen level will also decrease and make you suffer from acute stomach pain or headache. But don’t the final trekking destination. This region comes with its own specialty as flowers here bloom only during the monsoon season.  

Get up early in the morning and start your day in order to reach the ultimate destination of your trek i.e., Roopkund. On day 06, you will find that the path is not that complicated to climb but still the 4km walk will make you tired like hell. The very first checkpoint is Chhirianag as you trek from Bhagwabasa. From this place only, the next point is Roopkund which is known as the mystery land. Here you can find skeletons of humans and some animals like horses. If you are lucky enough then you might even find almost 300 human skeletons at the edge of the lake. This view is breathtaking and sure to leave you stunned. From here, you have to trek along steep and hard terrain. Once you finish the steep climbs, you will reach Nanda Devi temple. This trip is going to be the longest as you have to cover a distance of almost 15km in 10-15 hours. Night stay of all the trekkers is arranged at the campsite amid the lush greenery. Go to bed on time and prepare yourself for the next day.

Day 07 is the last day of your trek where you need to walk and return back to the campsite of day 01. This time you have to travel on the right side of the track and is easy when compared to day 06. Along the path, you will see beautiful wooden huts. The bird tweeting on the way will surely make you feel relaxed. All the trekkers need to stay attentive because the slope is varying. You might find shortcuts rewarding but try avoiding such terrains as they are rough. After walking a few kilometers, you will reach an opening inside the dense forest known as Gahroli Patal. The village of Wan is your next stop after which you will descend further. Wan is a big & beautiful village along with mountains. On day 07, you have to cover the distance of 18km which involves 10 hours. Night stay will be scheduled in the tourist guest house where you can sleep comfortably on the warm bed.           

Wake up early in the morning, and enjoy a cup of hot tea with an amazing view of the mountains. On day 08, we will head back to Lohajung with lots of unforgettable and beautiful memories. The cab will drop you at the kathgodam railway station and from there all the trekkers can leave for their hometowns accordingly. In this way, we will mark the end of an exciting trekking trip.